FORMAT

Entries are to be digital photographs and submitted electronically, preferably:

• in JPEG/JPG format,
• 1024 px max. on the long side,
• sRGB colour.
• Other sizes and formats may be accepted at the organizers’ discretion.
• Content alteration of digital files is not acceptable.
• Cropping of photos is permitted, and tonal or colour corrections are acceptable.
• Borders, frames, text, or other graphic treatments are not permitted.
• Finalists will be asked to submit a high-resolution file suitable for print reproduction.
• The judges reserve the right to disqualify contestants who are unable to submit, upon request, a high-resolution photograph.

ENTRIES AND IDENTIFICATION

• Photographs entered must not have been previously published.
• Entrants must own all rights to the photographs submitted. As such, entrants hold the Rideau Paddlefest, Rideau Roundtable, and the contest sponsors harmless from any breach of copyright.
• Photographs that have been published in a magazine or newspaper (except online) are not eligible.
• Photographs that violate or infringe upon another person’s copyright are not eligible.
• For a photo in which a person is recognizable, a model release is required. Model releases are the responsibility of the entrant and must be presented in the event the photo is a winner.
• Photographs must have been shot during Rideau Paddlefest 2025, June 07, 2025.

Entries must be submitted online via the contest entry channel as outlined above. Judges reserve the right to place the entry in the appropriate category. The Rideau Paddlefest and Rideau Roundtable hold the right to disqualify entries with inappropriate content.

PUBLICATION

• Winners’ names and photographs may be published in the future.
• The Rideau Paddlefest, and Rideau Roundtable, reserve the non-exclusive right to publish any entry and/or use any entry in promotional and advertising materials.
• Photos published will be credited to the photographer where possible.
• All photo submissions will be displayed on the rideauroundtable.ca website.

DEADLINE

All entries uploaded through the various contest entry channels outlined above must be received prior to midnight, Sunday, June 15, 2025.

JUDGING

• Judges are members of the local photography community and invited guests.
• The judges reserve the right, at their discretion, to disqualify or discount any entrant, and/or image.
• Winners will be notified by email or social media messaging ONLY, after July 1st, 2025.
• Decision of the judges is final.

RESPONSIBILITY

This Contest is governed by the laws of Ontario and the laws of Canada applicable therein, and is subject to all applicable federal and provincial laws and regulations. By entering this Contest, the entrant agrees that the courts of the Province of Ontario shall have jurisdiction to entertain any action or other legal proceedings based on any provision of the Rules or the running of this Contest. The contestant hereby irrevocably attorns to the exclusive jurisdiction of the courts of the Province of Ontario.

The entrant expressly acknowledges and agrees that the Rideau Paddlefest and Rideau Roundtable, including any of its authorized agents:

• are not liable to the contestant for any damages or loss of any kind arising out of, or in connection with, participation in the Contest;
• cannot guarantee that any of the entrant’s personal information transmitted through the internet or the application will remain confidential or secure;
• have no control over and are not responsible for any use or misuse, including, but not limited to, any alteration, modification, reuse, or distortion of the photograph(s) that may occur or be caused by third parties;
• will not be monitoring and have no control over third parties’ use or misuse of the photograph(s) displayed on any website or in any other publication; and
• assume no responsibility for lost or late entries or for incomplete computer transmissions, internet traffic congestion or any other technical problems or failures.

INDEMNIFICATION

By entering the Contest, the entrant agrees to release and hold harmless the Rideau Paddlefest and Rideau Roundtable, including any of its authorized agents, from any injury, loss or damage of any kind to persons or property, including but not limited to death, resulting in whole or in part directly or indirectly from participation in any Contest-related activity or participation in the Contest.

COPYRIGHT NOTICE

Regarding any photograph submitted to this contest, the entrant, or the owner of copyright in the photograph, retains copyright. By uploading or submitting any photograph to this contest, the entrant grants (or warrant that the owner of such materials expressly grants) the Rideau Paddlefest and Rideau Roundtable, derivative works of the entries, in whole or in part, in any media now existing or subsequently developed, for any Rideau Paddlefest or Rideau Roundtable, purpose, including, but not limited to advertising and promotional materials, its website, exhibition, and commercial products, including but not limited to Rideau Paddlefest or Rideau Roundtable, publications. The Rideau Paddlefest and Rideau Roundtable will not be required to pay any additional consideration or seek any additional approval in connection with such uses.